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GX08 FDN

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,515 mi
Last recorded140,515 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FDN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 140,515 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps lenses need cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Both side rear view mirrors cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer mounting hanging rubber torn off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm No tread on innerside of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed vatious items from dash board obscuring drivers view ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 126,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 126,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 118,805 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 110,986 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 110,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 104,453 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 99,800 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2020 99,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 92,297 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,833 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.55mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb faulty. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.55mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 76,175 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 68,070 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre casing perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre casing perished

Pass 13 May 2015 58,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 49,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 41,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2012 35,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 35,178 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 25,924 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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GX08 FDN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX08 FDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX08 FDN registered?

GX08 FDN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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